Welcome to our multi-day trips

As a Tramping Club, the tracks/routes we take may be different from those typically used by less experienced walkers. On any trip you may encounter hilly terrain, muddy tracks with tree roots and other obstacles, and un-bridged stream crossings, so please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

A leader may exclude a person from a trip if it is considered they are inadequately equipped or are not considered to have the necessary fitness or ability to complete the trip.

As with all outdoor activities there is associated risk.Your Safety is Your Responsibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct equipment and are fit and able to undertake the planned trip.

Join a multi-day trip

Phone the leader to discuss the trip, outline your recent tramping experience, and confirm this is a suitable trip for you.

Ensure you have the correct gear.

Book and pay for the trip.

Arrive at the bus departure point in good time, suitably prepared -Refer to the trip details for time and place, and the standard pickup directions and maps.

Advise the leader of any medical conditions in case a problem arises during the trip.

Gear - Trip Essentials

Bring your own food, sleeping and cooking gear, map and compass.

Clothing should be adequate for the likely conditions. We suggest three layers of clothing. Lightweight fabrics that retain body heat (even when wet) are recommended. e.g. polypropylene, wool or fibrepile.

A waterproof rain jacket with a hood is absolutely essential for all trips.

On all winter trips or when specified, bring full storm gear, e.g. over trousers, warm gloves, over mittens, warm hat or balaclava and longjohns.

Gear Check List

General:

Tent / fly

Groundsheet (this could be a section of polythene the size of your tent floor)

Sleeping Bag (& optional bag liner)

Sleeping pad or air mattress

Pack

Pack Liner (could be 1 or 2 plastic rubbish sacks)

Waterproof Rain Jacket with Hood

Over-trousers (wet or cold weather)

Clothing chosen from:

Light shirt / T-shirt (for summer tramping)

Polypropylene / thermal top(s)

Polypropylene / fleece

Polypropylene / long johns

Shorts

Bush-jacket / fibrepile jacket

Underclothing

Hat / Balaclava

Sunhat

Sunglasses

Mitts / gloves

Socks, spare socks

Boots, laces, spare laces

Gaiters / puttees

NOTE: You will need dry clothes for sleeping and tent or hut wear and should preserve these clothes in a dry state. Once tramping clothes are wet, you should continue to wear the wet clothes for tramping regardless.

Cooking & Food:

Cooker, fuel, lighter or matches

Length of candle

Billy(s) & pot scourer

Dinners, breakfasts, lunches, snacks

Water bottle & / or bladder

Utensils (e.g. bowl, spoon)

Sharp cutting knife

Safety

Torch & spare batteries

Whistle

Map and compass

GPS (optional)

First aid kit (plasters, antihistamine...)

Personal medications

Personal

Toilet paper

Hand sanitizer

Light towel

Toothbrush, soap etc

Sunscreen & Insect Repellent

Length of cord (for clothes line, optional)

Alpine trips

Ice axe

Crampons (as required)

Overmitts

Extra socks

Sunglasses or goggles

Extras

Light shoes for camp

Longs (for camp or extra warmth

Gear - Additional Notes

Contact the leader with any concerns or gear short-falls. You may be able to borrow or share items.

Tents can be shared. You may also want to share cooking equipment or meals with others. Such arrangements need to be made in advance.

The club has ice axes and crampons available for hire. Check our Gear For Hire, or contact the trip leader.

NOTE Crampons can only be used with stiff-soled boots – ensure yours are suitable.

Several retailers also have gear available for hire, including tents, packs, sleeping bags, boots etc

Food

Your food should be high in energy value, quick & easy to prepare, lightweight, and enjoyable.

Keep food dry in plastic bags. Screw-top plastic containers can be used for spreads etc. Cans and bottles should be avoided.

Carry extra food for emergencies.

Suggestions

Dehydrated, dried, or just dry-ish foods that cook fairly rapidly (or can be soaked).

Trip Gradings are given as a guide only. Weather and track conditions can make the trip harder. Read the trip description in the tours programme and discuss your intended trip with the leader before booking.

The garage and parking area are down the driveway between the Mobil Service Station and the house in front of the garage.

However, always check specific trip details for exact transport arrangements as they may vary from time to time, such as when there is a game at Eden Park that evening. Alternative pickup points may also be available for some trips - call the driver to check..

The bus will be configured as a ‘sleeper’, which means one very large bunk on top and storage for packs and other gear underneath. Take your sleeping bag, torch, jacket, snacks, money and anything else you might need for travelling with you onto the bus, and stow your pack and other bags underneath. A pillow for comfort is also a good idea. Generally, the bus will not stop for a meal break on the outward journey, just brief toilet stops where you may or may not be able to purchase a snack.

When you leave the vehicle(s) to begin tramping, carry any valuables with you.

Trips Returning Late

Additional Multi-Day Trip Information

Contact the Multi-Day Trip Officer, Margaret Law, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone (021) 255 4124 for other information, or if you have suggestions for a trip.